Seafood and fish

Globalisation of the food supply chain has increased complexity and potential risks across the seafood production industry, as buyers must comply with a plethora of international and national legal requirements. Seafood quality assurance enables manufacturers and suppliers to achieve the legal compliance necessary to access international markets.

Seafood fraud is also a growing problem. This includes the mislabelling of seafood, where species that are less desirable, cheaper or more readily available are disguised as other fish such as wild salmon or Atlantic cod. Manufacturers therefore need to ensure traceability of raw materials throughout the supply chain, and independent third-party verification of your seafood products will help to identify possible fraud.

Seafood quality assurance addresses the issues of managing safety, quality and logistics throughout the entire supply chain. Auditing, testing and inspection of the product at each stage verifies that it satisfies food safety and regulatory requirements, minimising the risk of legal penalties and costly product recalls, as well as improving customer confidence and maintaining brand reputation.

TÜV SÜD’s global reach and state of-the-art laboratories will help you to rapidly achieve traceability and quality assurance across your entire seafood supply chain. Our specialist seafood knowledge and expertise means that we test to international and national requirements, including China, Japan, U.S. FDA and EU standards.

Why is this service important?

Seafood quality assurance addresses the issues of managing safety, quality and logistics throughout the entire supply chain. Auditing, testing and inspection of the product at each stage verifies that it satisfies food safety and regulatory requirements, minimising the risk of legal penalties and costly product recalls, as well as improving customer confidence and maintaining brand reputation.

TÜV SÜD’s global reach and state of-the-art laboratories will help you to rapidly achieve traceability and quality assurance across your entire seafood supply chain. Our specialist seafood knowledge and expertise means that we test to international and national requirements, including China, Japan, U.S. FDA and EU standards.

Your benefits at a glance

Working with TÜV SÜD will enable you to:

Manage risks – by adopting a holistic approach to seafood quality management by checking and testing for any issues or defects before a product enters the market

Benefit from global support – our global network of dedicated experts and accredited test laboratories will support you with their understanding of complex legal requirements and national deviations in standards

Shorten time to market – TÜV SÜD’s process systems and advanced knowledge of regulations minimises turnaround times and reduces time to market

Enjoy an expert partnership – our team of highly skilled chemists and microbiologists ensure that seafood products meet all the necessary regulatory and manufacturer requirements.